Category: Posts by Hakone Gora Suirinso

There are many tourist attracions for foreign visitors in Hakone, but I’m sure many of you with children will want somewhere your kids can enjoy too. Let us introduce some places that parents can bring their children to. Hakone Aquarium Hakone Aquarium showcases seals with their tiny eyes and cute actions in the Baikal Seal […]

Apart from being a popular tourist attraction, Hakone is also known as a famous date spot. There are many famous spots in Hakone that attracts numerous couples every year, and is said to bring you luck in your love life. Couples across the world, from past to present all wish for the same thing. Eternal […]

When travelling around Hakone, there are many forms of public transport that provide coupons that give you a discount upon using their tickets. Plan your itinerary and choose the tickets that fit into your travel plan. We recommend the Hakone Freepass! Features of Hakone Freepass The Hakone Freepass gives you access to the following 8 […]

Blessed with lush greenery, Hakone is the perfect place for hiking challengers. With a different sight every season, breathe in the clean air as you hike around the area. There are easy hiking courses for the beginner, and advanced courses for veterans, so pick one suited to your abilities. Catch Mt. Fuji from the highest […]

When visiting historical sites, you’re bound to have the urge to find out more about the town and its background. Hakone has a long story behind it and its baths, and has developed significantly with governmental buildings and palaces, and came to be known as a hot spring spot loved by many famous characters. Let’s […]

As an area based around a volcano, Hakone is blessed with many hot springs. On the other hand, there are also many who arrive at Hakone ready to study the volcanic activity here. Hakone is also rich in nature, and you can discover many species of animals not found elsewhere. How about adjusting your Hakone […]

I’m sure the Japanese cuisine awaiting you is one of the highlights of your trip to Hakone. From sushi to tempura and many other Japanese dishes, Japanese cuisine is well known across the world, and has become a normal dish for many. The number of chopstick-users has increased across the world as well, and people […]

A well-known part of the Japanese culture is that the Japanese remove their shoes before entering houses. To the Japanese, it may seem like a very unique feature of their culture, but there are actually many other countries that adopt this custom. However, to foreign visitors from countries that do not, it may be a […]

You might have observed Japanese bowing when greeting each other before. Recently, there have been an increase in businessmen shaking hands instead, but it is said to be good manners to bow even when doing so. As such, it is said that bowing is an integral part of the Japanese’s life, and some people even […]

I’m sure you will do various forms of preparation to avoid getting lost when going somewhere for the first time, but things do not always go your way. In such situations, you can just ask for the way if you find someone that speaks your language. However, when travelling in Japan, it may be hard […]